AKST — Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00 · 9 hours behind UTC · DST active
Details
| Abbreviation | AKST |
| Full name | Alaska Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-09:00 |
| IANA identifier | America/Anchorage |
| DST status | Active |
| Standard offset | UTC-09:00 |
| DST offset | UTC-08:00 |
| Clocks forward | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Clocks back | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
Countries Using AKST
Current offset differs from the label
AKST is listed as UTC-09:00, but the live IANA zone America/Anchorage is currently UTC-08:00. This usually happens during daylight saving time.
Time Difference from AKST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | -4h |
| Chicago | -3h |
| Los Angeles | -1h |
| London | -9h |
| Paris | -10h |
| Moscow | -11h |
| Dubai | -12h |
| Mumbai | -13h 30m |
| Bangkok | -15h |
| Shanghai | -16h |
| Tokyo | -17h |
| Sydney | -18h |
| Auckland | -20h |
Using AKST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently overnight in AKST, which is outside typical calling hours. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Los Angeles: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM AKST equals 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone observes daylight saving time, so recurring meetings can shift by one hour for people outside the same DST rule.
| Market | AKST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Chicago | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Auckland | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| New York | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Convert AKST to Other Time Zones
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
AKST (Alaska Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of -09:00, meaning it is 9 hours behind UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as America/Anchorage. It is used in 1 country, including United States.
This time zone observes daylight saving time. During standard time, the offset is UTC-09:00. When DST is active, clocks are advanced by one hour to UTC-08:00. In 2026, DST begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. DST is currently active.
Major cities in AKST include Anchorage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AKST?
AKST stands for Alaska Standard Time. It is 9 hours behind UTC (UTC-09:00). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Anchorage.
What is the current time in AKST?
The current AKST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. AKST is UTC-09:00, which is 9 hours behind UTC.
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is active, the offset changes from UTC-09:00 to UTC-08:00. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What countries use AKST?
Countries and regions using AKST include United States.
How do I convert AKST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert AKST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between AKST and 13 major world cities.